Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has revealed he has had successful surgery on his back, but he now faces a long spell on the sidelines.
Ozil currently plays for Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir, but has been able to make just three appearances due to fitness issues. In total, he has missed 31 matches over the past four years due to problems with his back.
In an attempt to finally put those problems to bed, he opted to undergo surgery earlier this week. The operation took place on Monday, with Ozil now releasing an encouraging update on his condition to his followers on social media.
